Remove/Install Soft Top Main Bearing - AR77.30-P-1108SRC

MODEL 453.4 

Shown on left side of vehicle 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on soft tops		AH77.30-P-0001-01MCO
	Remove/install
1	Remove paneling on B-pillar	: Only install paneling on B-pillar following a successful check of the soft top.	AR68.30-P-4700SRC
2	Mark position of main bearing (1) at two suitable points on B-pillar
3	Disconnect electrical connector (2)
4	Detach electrical wiring harness (3) from main bearing (1)
5	Unscrew bolt (4)
6	Fold down retainer (5)	Do not engage retainer (5).
7	Remove bolt (6)	Make sure that nut of bolt (6) is not pressed out of retainer (5) housing. : To tighten bolt (6), the retainer (5) must be folded down and engaged.
8	Remove bolts (7)	: Helper required to position roof cassette (8).
9	Unscrew bolts (9) and remove main beating (1)	: Observe any previous markings. Bolt, main bearing to B-pillar	*BA77.33-P-1001-01SRC
10	Disconnect electrical connector at soft top drive electric motor
11	Install in the reverse order
	Check
12	Check soft top for proper function	If complaint present ↓ Adjust soft top	AR77.30-P-1010SRC

SOFT TOP MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Number	Designation		Model 453.4
BA77.33-P-1001-01SRC	Bolt, main bearing to B-pillar	Nm	21